1 rich Libsyn https://www.libsyn.com 90 600 In this episode, the myth that Black voting rights = voting power is analyzed through the lens of internal neo-colonialism following the recent devastating blow to the Voting Rights Act in Louisiana v. Callais. We are joined by Petros Bein, author of &quot;Internal Colonialism and the Reproduction of Capital&quot;, to explore the historical evolution from colonialism (Slavery, Jim Crow) to neo-colonialism.&amp;nbsp; The discussion focuses on the critical distinction between the right to vote and actual power, using examples like the War on Drugs and the Crime Bill to show how Black elected officials have historically legislated policies that harmed the Black community. The conversation ultimately concludes that while the fight for voting rights must continue, true power requires organizing above and beyond the State and its ballot box, as voting in a colony should not be confused with obtaining real power. Internal Colonialism and the Reproduction of Capital https://hoodcommunist.org/2026/04/02/internal-colonialism-and-the-reproduction-of-capital/ &amp;nbsp; Patreon https://www.patreon.com/c/blackmyths The Black Myths Podcast http://blackmyths.libsyn.com/website <iframe title="Libsyn Player" style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/41312865/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/88AA3C/" height="90" width="600" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe> https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/item/41312865